Papa a la Huancaína
Boiled yellow potatoes draped in a creamy, spicy cheese and aji amarillo sauce.
Why It Works
Blending crackers into the sauce provides body and starch-based thickening without cooking a roux; aji amarillo's fruity heat balances the richness of cheese and milk.
Key Ingredients
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